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Braided Hair Half Cent (1840-1857)

Braided Hair Half Cent General Grading Standards
VG8 Very Good - Beads uniformly distinct. Hairlines show in spots.
F12 Fine - Hairlines above ear worn. Beads sharp.
VF20 Very Fine - Lowest curl shows wear, hair otherwise distinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.
AU50 About Uncirculated - AU50 About Uncirculated - Very slight trace of wear on hair above Liberty's ear.
1849 Braided Hair Half Cent Obverse and Reverse
1828 Classic Head Half Cent
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Designer: Christian GobrechtWeight: 5.44 grams
Diameter: 23 millimetersEdge: Plain
Content: 100% copper 

Year/ Mint Mark Circulation StrikesProof Strikes
18400About 25
18410About 100
18420About 25
18430About 25
18440About 25
18450About 30
18460About 25
18470About 25
18480About 40
184939,864About 25
185039,812About 25
1851147,672About 25
18520About 50
1853129,6940
185455,358About 25
185556,500About 25
185640,230About 225
185735,180About 275

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
None Philadelphia1793-present
The Perth Mint
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